David Bell isn’t reading too much into the Cincinnati Reds’ spring training lineups. According to Charlie Goldsmith of the Cincinnati Enquirer, the exception could come down to Elly De La Cruz, who has been hitting in the No. 2 spot in the order throughout spring training. De La Cruz batted .315 with an .887 OPS over his first 30 games and .191 with a .627 OPS over the final 68 … [Read more...] about Reds Manger Hints Where Youngster Could Slot into the Batting Order
MLB Suspends Reds Noelvi Marte 80 Games
The Cincinnati Reds enter the 2024 season with a young, upstart roster that could make some noise in the winnable National League Central. The Reds are coming off a 2023 that saw them finish 82-80 just one year after losing 100 games in 2022. They made a significant jump in 2023 and looked to improve even more in 2024. One of those talents that Cincinnati was counting on was … [Read more...] about MLB Suspends Reds Noelvi Marte 80 Games
Tony Kemp Joins Reds on Minor League Deal
Tony Kemp has signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post. After joining the Oakland Athletics in 2020, Kemp finally got his first crack at free agency. The Reds have shown interest in Kemp throughout the offseason. Despite the struggles, Kemp played a key role in the A’s clubhouse and was the go-to veteran for plenty of the younger … [Read more...] about Tony Kemp Joins Reds on Minor League Deal
Reds President Has High Praise for Last Year’s Rookie Sensation
The Cincinnati Reds have a promising star in Elly De La Cruz. He has all the tools to be a star as he is expected to take a major step forward this season. After an exciting debut but inconsistent rookie campaign, Nick Krall praised the young hitter during an appearance on Foul Territory. “He (De La Cruz) is a great player, great person. He’s made some swing adjustments to … [Read more...] about Reds President Has High Praise for Last Year’s Rookie Sensation
Former NL Rookie of the Year Agreed to Terms On a Two-Year Contract
Former NL Rookie of the Year, Jonathan India and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a two-year deal. Both parties will avoid an arbitration hearing for this year and next. India, who is represented by the Boras Corporation, will be under club control through the 2026 season. Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reported that he will be paid $3.8 million in 2024 and $5 million in 2025. Plus, … [Read more...] about Former NL Rookie of the Year Agreed to Terms On a Two-Year Contract